A conversation with the key industry players on the pre-emptive foresight required to ensure ports run on optimal capacity while ensuring critical infrastructure is protected. Though expansion is a significant focus of global port development plans, is it the prime strategy to enhance trade flow?

How important is it for the Middle East to increase their port capacity and what are the best means to achieve that?

The Port of Rotterdam achieved a throughput of 232.8 million tonnes in the first six months of 2018 and is considered a global pioneer in the field of innovation. Hear them discuss the key aspects of automation.

How automation has helped the Port of Rotterdam save time and costs while reducing risks

What are the challenges faced during the process of automation?

Is the human thinking aspect an advantage over the less versatile automated processes?

Does automation have a detrimental impact on the employment rates and economic growth?

Leading ports in the world have turned to automated machinery and vehicles to increase their efficiency; be it gantry cranes, stacking cranes, driverless vehicles, or port equipment. Are you ready to align your processes with the competitors?

James Fanshawe

DIGITISATION

Digital developments are poised to transform the entire global maritime industry; including ports. Port of Singapore is currently leading the pack of digital transformation by investing S$100 million into the Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) to help the industry test and embrace new technologies, and groom talent for a digital, automated maritime future.

In the past decade, the costs associated with implementing sensors have reduced by approximately 50% and this has provided ports with a whole new functionality aspect.* Source: Goldman Sachs, BI Intelligence Estimates

Let sensors tell you when it’s time for you to inspect

How sensors can help ports save time and cost by servicing an asset as and when required

In the present market, endless consumer data is being analysed to predict trends and facilitate AI. The massive amount of cargo throughput also results in data that can be used to project ideal port conditions. Have you joined the big data band wagon yet?

How to use data to prepare for challenges caused by environmental factors

Use of data analytics to improve port productivity

Improve your CAPEX forecast on the basis of historic data

AI dependency on big data: Knowledge empowers intelligence?

Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri

Capitalise on the features of additive manufacturing at ports as the technology advances towards printing equipment and vessel spare parts. Easy accessibility to parts has a significant impact on downtime and turnaround times. Find out if this technology is a fit for your port.